Tag: confidence

  • Confidence: Leadership Idea #50

    I recently commented on personal confidence, now I want flip the conversation to confidence in others, especially our leaders. I’d suggest it starts with trust, and grows with time and experience. I would also recommend that we start with confidence rather that requiring multiple examples of how and when we can have confidence in our…

  • Confidence: Leadership Idea #39

    When’s the last time you watched someone trying to learn how to ride a bicycle? Isn’t it true for many that they don’t have a lot of confidence, and it shows as they drive somewhat erratically. Then as they gain confidence they drive faster and straighter, and more relaxed. That’s how it can be for…

  • Leadership: Leadership Idea #31

    When do you become a leader, and how does leadership begin? I believe leadership starts when you have confidence when others don’t, when you take responsibility for a group, and when you begin supporting others in your team or group even if you don’t need to. True leadership is not an appointment to a role,…